Description
Cherry lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher, blending the sweet essence of fresh cherries with zesty lemon juice. This homemade drink is not only a feast for the eyes with its vibrant pink hue but also a nostalgic nod to sunny days spent with friends and family. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or simply enjoying by the pool, this cherry lemonade recipe is quick to make and customizable to suit your taste. Get ready to sip on this delightful concoction and relish every moment of warmth and joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash and pit the fresh cherries.
- Blend the pitted cherries with half a cup of water until smooth.
- In a pitcher, mix one cup of lemon juice with one cup of sugar until dissolved.
- Add the cherry purée to the pitcher and stir well.
- Pour in two cups of cold water, adjust to taste, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg